Market Oyster - served with lemon, green papaya mignonette
EA
Pull apart milk bread loaf, roasted garlic butter
Raw vegetables, potato crisps, French onion dip
Fried Bay squid, fermented chilli mayonnaise
Trout roe tart, egg yolk, yoghurt, chives
Caviar tart, egg yolk, yoghurt, chives
‘Fish & Chips’, beer batter chip, cured snapper, tartare, herbs (2)
(2)
Buttered Moreton Bay ‘bug rolls’, lemon
(4)
Mooloolaba tuna, tomato, black olive, sour cream
Cuttle fish, chilli, rosemary, aioli
Michael Rupnick's coal grilled prawns, eucalyptus
Grimaud duck sausage, ember grilled fig, smoked ricotta
Carnaroli risotto, zucchini, basil, parmesan
add king prawns
Spaghetti, spanner crab, crayfish bisque, dill
Market fish, spring peas, broad beans, radish, smoked dashi butter
Berkshire pork, roasted fennel, charcuterie sauce, pickled mustard
Berkshire pork chop, grapes, frisée, smoked pork vinaigrette
Lodge Bar Wagyu burger, cheddar, onion jam, pickles, fries
Ember roasted Wagyu eye fillet, oxtail, sugarloaf cabbage
NY strip steak 700g, grilled on the embers, mustard jus
Rib eye tomahawk, 1300g, mustard jus
SEAFOOD PLATTER
A selection of aquatic delights Market oysters, green papaya mignonette (4) Poached king prawns (4) Poached Moreton Bay bug Scallops in the shell, buttermilk, alliums (2)
Fries, spicy ketchup, blue cheese mayo
Duck fat roasted potatoes
Charred hispi cabbage, sambal, crispy shallot
Lodge Bar salad, ricotta, smoked seeds
Chocolate mousse, hazelnut, miso caramel
Passionfruit pavlova, curd, sweetened cream, fresh passionfruit
Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream, caramel
TARWIN BLUE
Gippsland VIC, wild honey, macadamia
WAIKATO VINTAGE CHEDDAR
Mercer NZ, mustard, apple
TRIPLE CREAM BRIE
Woombye QLD, blueberry pavé
THREE CHEESE SELECTION
Pate De Fruit Of The Moment
(4)
Peanut Butter Fudge
(4)
Mini Finger Lime Tart
(4)
Caramel Crunch Chocolate Aero
(4)
One of each
(4)
If you’re curious about what’s cooking at 49 James St in Fortitude Valley, the Rodd & Gunn, The Lodge James Street Menu is where classic comfort meets a polished, modern edge. Set inside a warm, lodge-inspired space, the menu feels thoughtfully put together - not overcomplicated, just confidently crafted.
You’ll spot hearty plates that lean into premium cuts and rich flavours, alongside lighter options that still feel indulgent. Think beautifully prepared steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal sides that round everything out without stealing the spotlight. There’s a clear focus on quality produce, and you can taste it in every bite. Even the smaller plates and starters feel considered, perfect for sharing over a relaxed lunch or easing into a long dinner.
Drinks deserve attention too. The wine list pairs effortlessly with the food, and the cocktails carry that same refined-but-easygoing vibe that defines the whole experience. It’s the kind of menu you browse slowly, already planning what you’ll order next time.